Madison Emery

January 15, 2020

My Dearest Madison,

Yesterday we took you to your very first day of TK! I haven’t written in awhile, but such monumental moments must be documented. Plus Daddy was asking all kinds of questions, if you told me about your day, so I figured I should write it down.

We got up early to get ready and make sure we were there early so we could find out where your class was and get everything situated. Your teacher, Mrs. Williams was there to open the gate and she had a folder with your name on it and said “This must be Madison.” There’s another Madison in your class as well. When your friend Angel saw you, she ran up and gave you a big hug and told other kids “her name is Madison too.” Mrs. Williams had already asked another student to show you where to hang up your backpack and then you ran off to play as she was explaining the folder to us. She said “well that was easy.” Since you didn’t cry or not want us to go or anything! I told her you knew Angel so that’s why. Daddy wouldn’t let us leave without saying goodbye, so we called you off the swing and gave you a hug and said our goodbyes.

I took pictures of you before we left and then a couple when we got there. Yes, I will be that embarrassing mom, but I will own it. Years from now, we will have these pictures to look back on and compare how much you have grown. TK is short, 10:05-1:45 so before I knew it, I was back ready to tackle pick up! That’s definitely something to get aggressive about. As soon as I saw a spot open up, I zoomed over so you wouldn’t have to be there waiting long.

We made a video after school, I want to do one of those interview type videos where I ask you about your first day over the years. You didn’t want to do it at first, but eventually you squirmed your way through it. You told me how you had to do a drawing of what you got for Christmas and you drew your LOL carrier and your LOL doll and one of them (Trouble maker). You said drawing was your favorite part. You were also eating your sandwich just before this and on your way home. You said you ate a little at school but I checked your lunch and you only had your orange and fruit snacks. So for today’s lunch I put no fruit snacks and a different juice box that is easier to open and showed you how to open it. I also let you know to ask a grown up if you need help.

Apparently one boy told you “There can’t be two Madisons in this class” but the teacher told him there could be. I told you how when I was in school there were three Jennifers in my class. “Jennifer H, Jennifer W and me, Jennifer V.” Then you excitedly said “I’m Madison W!” :) You said you didn’t want to go back to school tomorrow but I don’t think that’s because you didn’t like it, just because you aren’t use to going every day and you like to be home with momma. It’s only a few hours though so it’s not long days.

I’m starting nursing school tomorrow! So it’s a big time for both of us! I’m trying to finish up my reading so thankfully Daddy is off today and can help out!

I’m so proud of you my big and brave girl and can’t wait for your new adventure!